Our host arranged a driver to motor us throughout his beautiful city. Our driver edged his car in front of a black sedan as two lanes merged. When we took an exit, the black sedan raced past, pulled in front, and blocked our way.

An angry man jumped out and confronted our driver. An exchange of verbal insults followed, and then a few fists flew. Eventually, everyone got back in their cars, and we quickly drove away.

I flashed back to a similar incident more than 50 years ago. My father slowly drove along a narrow road looking for an address, unaware that a car behind us was eager to pass. When the opportunity arose, the angry driver sped by, pulled in front of us, jumped out, and yelled at my father. Rather than yelling back, my big, athletic dad apologized, deescalating the tension.

As we drove off, dad told us that all he could think of was, “a gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” (Proverbs 15:1)

Anyone can make things worse. The truly strong person choses soft words and selects the path of peace.

Join CCI-Ukraine in praising God for the 140 leaders from eight countries studying at the Annual Transcaucasia International Camp Conference in Tbilisi, Georgia, March 5-8. Pray that the seeds of knowledge sown and the relationships formed will produce a rich Kingdom harvest through Christian camps in the Transcaucasus region and beyond.

Help the CCI-Spain brothers learn what the best way is to help and encourage the Portuguese camping family

Pray for the small group of camp directors from CCI-Brazil while they participate at the 2018 CCCA Sierra Pacific Sectional, followed by visits to Christian camps in California. Pray for a safe trip, easy entrance in the USA, time for growth and better understanding of camp ministry, and that they would return encouraged.

Please pray also for their 2018 National Convention: for an all time record registration, for the speakers, for the Board of Directors (as they prepare and lead this event), and for a time of mutual encouragement and growth.

The Christian Camping Community Malaysia will have its 2nd Pro Tem Committee Meeting by end of March 2018. Several individuals have been invited to be observers to consider serving on the board in the near future. Please pray that more people will open their hearts to this ministry and be part of the team to bring Christian camping in this country to greater heights.

Please pray for the upcoming CCI-Philippines National Annual Member's Forum to be held on March 14 -17, 2018, in Palawan Christian Camp, Puerto Prencisa, Palawan. Pray for the Board & Staff who are preparing the materials and for the financial budget needed. Pray also the safety travel of delegates who will attend in the event, especially our guest lecturer, Graeme Janes, the CEO of CVA, who will be travelling from Australia. And for the success of the whole conference for the advancement of the Association.

PRAISE REPORT

CCI-Ukraine opened registration on February 1 for its May 6-9 National Camp Leaders Training Camp. Registration was closed February 28 after reaching the maximum venue capacity of 400 participants. The waiting list is growing. They thank God for the commitment in the camping community to leadership excellence and the sacrifices being made to achieve it.

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